Alton David Batchelor

ROCKY MOUNT – Alton David Batchelor, age 88, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Born in Wilson County, NC on June 15, 1935, he was the son of the late Henry Arthur Batchelor and Lincie Pridgen Batchelor. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Batchelor Hamm and his brothers, Jefferson Arthur “Art” Batchelor and Richard Pridgen Batchelor.

A man of great faith, Alton was a long-time member of Old Carriage Road Baptist Church and was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed building bird houses which earned him the nickname “Birdhouse Man”. Additionally, he enjoyed visiting Harris Teeter to get his favorite ice cream and visiting his “sweethearts” over at Southern Bank. Alton retired from Nature’s Own Art Gallery and worked at Toys R Us where he loved assembling children’s bicycles. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and dear friend to many, Alton will be forever missed and never forgotten.

Alton is survived by his wife of 63 years, Peggy Sue Nichols Batchelor; his daughter, Crystal Batchelor Ciccone (Jason); his sons, Michael Batchelor (Charity) and Larry Danforth (Amy); his grandchildren, Jonathan Ciccone, Daniel Ciccone (Megan), Megan Batchelor, Victoria Batchelor, and Clara Danforth; his great grandson, Conner Headlee; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Alton’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. William “Bill” Harper officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.